CDS Thiruvananthapuram Faculty Recruitment 2026 for 3 Assistant Professor Posts

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• For Assistant Professor: Educational Qualification: PhD (Awarded) in Economics, Statistics, Demography, or any Social Science subject working in development-related issues. Other Qualification: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (5% relaxation for persons with benchmark Disabilities). Publications: At least 1 publication in the area of Development Economics/Development Studies in a UGC-approved or SCOPUS-indexed journal.
• Experience/Skills: Preference given to candidates who can teach in areas like Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics, Demography, Environmental Economics, etc. at Masters' and PhD levels and supervise doctoral research.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection will be based on a Presentation and Interview. The Centre reserves the right to shortlist a smaller number of applicants from those who fulfill the minimum advertised conditions. Candidates must bring all original documents for verification. No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the Presentation and Interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Self-attested scanned copies of PG degree certificate and mark/grade sheets.
• Self-attested scanned copy of Ph.D. degree certificate.
• Self-attested scanned proof of date of birth.
• PwD Certificate (for PwD candidates).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) & Vigilance Clearance from present employer (for Government/PSU employees).
• Valid category/caste certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable).
• Candidates must apply online at https://cdsrec.samarth.edu.in/.

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